A21 - The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2008

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2008

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2008

A21 - The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2007

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2007

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A21 - The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2006

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2006

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A21 - The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2005

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A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2008

1. (a) Discuss the function of two methods of Biblical Criticism for an understanding of Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that the importance of the Proto-Luke theory has been exaggerated. [15]

2. (a) Discuss Luke's portrait as "the one who shows mercy to sinners". [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that this message of mercy challenges the Christian believer today. [15]

3. (a) With reference to two miracles in Luke's Gospel, discuss the theological significance of Jesus' healing of the sick. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that miracles belong to an age of ignorance and superstition. [15]

4. (a) Discuss Jesus' teaching as outlined in the Sermon on the Plain. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that the teaching of Jesus was especially challenging for the Pharisees and Sadducees. [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2007

1. (a) Discuss the relevance of either Form Criticism or Narrative Criticism for an understanding of Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Luke's dependence on the gospel of Mark is beyond doubt. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the nature of discipleship as presented in the Gospel of Luke. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Luke's teaching concerning discipleship is challenging for Christians today. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the theological significance of any two parables of crisis recorded in the Gospel of Luke. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that every parable has a heavenly meaning. [15]

4. (a) Discuss Luke's portrayal of Jesus as one who presents a universal message. [30]

(b) Critically assess the importance of this theme of universalism for social issues today. [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2006

1. (a) With particular reference to Luke's Gospel, discuss the aims, method and conclusions of any one type of Biblical Criticism. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that Luke effectively edited the materials at his disposal to suit his audience. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the portrayal of women in Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that this Gospel offers both men and women a message of hope and joy. [15]

3. (a) With reference to some parables and miracles that you have studied, discuss the main features of the Kingdom of God. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that the parables need to be rewritten for the modern world. [15]

4. (a) Discuss Luke's presentation of Jesus as Saviour. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Jesus' message met with a mixed response. [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2005

1. (a) Discuss the contribution of one method of biblical criticism to the study of Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that biblical criticism does not always strengthen religious belief. [15]

2. (a) Discuss any two stories concerning the theme of mercy as recorded in Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Luke's message concerning forgiveness is of vital importance for society today. [15]

3. (a) With reference to any two miracles recorded in Luke's Gospel, discuss what Jesus' miracles reveal about the Kingdom of God. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that in the modern age it is difficult to believe in miracles. [15]

4. (a) Discuss the teaching of Jesus as recorded in the Sermon on the Plain. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that this sermon challenges the followers of Jesus. [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2004

1. (a) Discuss the contribution of the Proto-Luke theory to the study of the gospel of Luke. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that the stories contained in Luke's special source commonly called "L", are of special interest to the reader today. [15]

2. (a) Discuss any two stories concerning Peter as recorded in the gospel of Luke. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Luke portrays the disciples in a positive light. [15]

3. (a) Discuss Luke's portrayal of Jesus as the fulfilment of God's saving plan. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that the message of this gospel is still relevant today. [15]

4. (a) Discuss any two parables concerning discipleship as recorded in the gospel of Luke. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that the challenge of discipleship in Luke's Gospel is very demanding. [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2003

1. (a) Discuss the importance of either Form or Narrative Criticism for an understanding of Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Biblical Criticism both hinders and helps the student of the Gospel. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the theme of discipleship as portrayed by Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that renunciation is an important part of discipleship. [15]

3. (a) Discuss Luke's portrait of Jesus as "the one who shows mercy". [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Luke's message of hope and reconciliation is still relevant today. [15]

4. (a) With reference to any two miracle stories, discuss the theological significance of miracles in Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that miracles are really "parables in action". [15]

A21 -The Theology of the Gospel of Luke - June 2002

1. (a) Discuss the contribution of one method of Biblical Criticism to an understanding of Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically examine the arguments for and against the Proto-Luke Theory. [15]

2. (a) Discuss two incidents on Luke's Gospel in which women play a prominent part. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that this Gospel challenges all forms of discrimination. [15]

3. (a) Discuss Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Plain. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that it is difficult to live up to this teaching. [15]

4. (a) Discuss two parables of the Kingdom of God as found in Luke's Gospel. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that the parables on Luke are central to the message of this Gospel. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2008

1. (a) Discuss the main features of either Gnosticism or Marcionism. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Irenaeus' writing played a major role in the Church's defeat of heresy. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the nature of the persecution which took place in the reigns of the Emperors Decius and Valerian. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that persecution is still a major challenge to the growth of the Christian Church today. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the contribution which Origen made to the development of Christian thought. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that much of what Origen wrote still has value for Christians today. [15]

4. (a) Discuss the career of Constantine with particular reference to his involvement in the Council of Nicea. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that Constantine was more concerned with the unity of the empire than with issues of Christian belief.

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2007

1. (a) Discuss the main developments which took place in Church Government during the period you have studied. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that there was a close link between episcopal authority and church unity. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the impact which Constantine's adoption of Christianity had on his policy towards the Early Church. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the view that Constantine had nothing to gain politically by adopting Christianity. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the main issues that concerned Tertullian as a Christian writer. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Tertullian's views of morality are totally outdated. [15]

4. (a) Discuss the origins and characteristics of one heresy which you have studied. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that it is not always easy for the Christian to identify false teaching. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2006

1. (a) Discuss the origins and development of Marcionism. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that heresy exists in the Christian Church today. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the main events which led to the end of persecution in the Early Church. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that the end of persecution was a turning point for the Church. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the life and writings of either Cyprian or Origen. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that both Church Fathers served the Church well. [15]

4. (a) With particular reference to the sources you have studied, discuss the teaching of the Early Church on sin and repentance. [30]

(b) Comment critically on the statement that Christians today, having lost a sense of sin, find such teachings irrelevant. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2005

1. (a) Discuss the main features of either Gnosticism or Montanism. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that the challenge of heresy can be a positive experience for the Church. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the conversion of Constantine to Christianity. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that Constantine was motivated solely by political considerations. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the life and writings of any major Church Father that you have studied. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that the Church today has much to learn from early Christian literature. [15]

4. (a) With particular reference to the reigns of the Emperors Decius and Diocletian, discuss the impact of the persecution on the
Church. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that not all Christians remained faithful in times of persecution. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2004

1. (a) With reference to specific sources, discuss the development of the role of deacon, presbyter and bishop in the Early Church.
[30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that within a short time the Church lost its charismatic character. [15]

2. (a) Examine the reasons for, and the development of, the Great Persecution of the Emperor Diocletian. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that persecution is a challenge to the Church in any are. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the life and teaching of either Origen or Tertullian. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that such writings are relevant today. [15]

4. (a) Examine the career of Constantine with particular reference to his role at the Council of Nicaea. [30]

(b) Comment critically on the view that the Church would have prospered without the conversion of Constantine. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2003

1. (a) Discuss any two heresies which threatened the Early Church. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the contribution of Irenaeus' writings against heresy. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the persecution which occurred during the reign of Emperor Decius. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that faith may be strengthened by persecution. [15]

3. (a) Discuss in detail the life and writings of Cyprian. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Cyprian's contribution to the Early Church is still relevant. [15]

4. (a) With reference to writings you have studied, discuss the Early Church's understanding of sin and repentance. [30]

( b) Critically assess the view that the Early Church had difficulty with the forgiveness of sin after baptism. [15]

A24 - The Development of the Christian Church in the Roman Empire to AD325 - June 2002

1. (a) Discuss the emergence and development of either Gnosticism or Montanism during the period studied. [30]

(b) Critically assess the view that heresy is a challenge to the Church in any age. [15]

2. (a) Discuss the life and teaching of Tertullian. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that the writings of Tertullian are still relevant. [15]

3. (a) Discuss the development of Church Government during the period studied. [30]

(b) Critically assess the claim that with the death of the Apostles this development was inevitable. [15]

4. (a) Discuss Constantine's conversion and his motives for adopting Christianity as the state religion. [30]

(b) Critically evaluate the claim that Constantine's conversion marks a turning point in Church-state relations. [15]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2008

Either - Concept of Faith

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss some key ideas on the concept of faith. [20]

(b) Critically assess teh relationship between these ideas and other aspects of human behaviour. [20]

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss either the concept of sin or the concept of alienation. [20]

(b) Critically assess the relationship between your chosen concept and other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2007

Either - Theme of Discipleship

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss some major issues arising from the theme of discipleship. [20]

(b) Critically assess how the issues you have considered are relevant to other aspects of human experience. [20]

or - Theme of Leadership

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss the contribution of some significant people to the concept of
leadership. [20]

(b) Critically assess how the contribution of these people is relevant to other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2006

Either - Theme of Discipleship

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss the contribution of some significant people or traditions to the
theme of discipleship. [20]

(b) Critically assess the relationship between some contributions and other aspects of human experience. [20]

or - Theme of Leadership

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss some key ideas on the theme of discipleship. [20]

(b) Critically assess the relationship between such ideas and other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2005

Either - Theme of Discipleship

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss some beliefs and teaching on the nature of discipleship. [20]

(b) Critically assess the relevance of discipleship for other aspects of human experience. [20]

or - Theme of Leadership

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss some major issues arising from your study of leadership. [20]

(b) Critically assess the relevance of leadership for other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2004

Either - Concept of Mission

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss how the concept of mission is reflected in writings and practice.
[20]

(b) Critically evaluate the relationship between the concept of mission and other aspects of human experience. [20]

Or - Concept of Authority

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss the contribution of key people to the issue of authority. [20]

(b) Critically assess the ways in which these key figures have contributed to other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2003

Either - Concept of Mission

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss the contribution of some key people to the concept of mission. [20]

(b) Critically explore the relationship between the contribution of such key people and other aspects of human experience. [20]

Or - Concept of Authority

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, discuss the concept of authority. [20]

(b) Critically evaluate how two major issues/questions arising from the study of the "concept of authority" impact on other aspects of human experience. [20]

A29 - Exploring Connections: Synoptic Assessment Unit - June 2002

Either - Concept of Mission

1. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, identify and explore a major issue or question arising from the nature of mission. [20]

(b) Critically examine the connections between the theme of mission and those wider aspects of human experience you have studied. [20]

Or - Concept of Authority

2. (a) With reference to at least two different areas of study, explore the contribution of key people or traditions or movements to the issue of authority. [20]

(b) Critically explore the connections between the issue of authority and those wider aspects of human experience you have studied. [20]